Beth Hart - Take it Easy on Me

Something a bit cheesy - quite like it though. Lots of soul and piano. Thanks Tom X

HURTS - Illuminated live in Belgrade Arena

GLASTONBURY Festival 2011 CLIPS

Well maybe one day I might make this muddy festival field where some the best performances by artists have occurred. 

First check out this 'soul' voice of Aloe Blacc -  Main Stage and Acoustic Stage CLIPS.

How cool is this soul guy!  AND here's to Beyonce - the first woman to headline! Plus at 69 Paul Simon played the legendary slot... I saw Simon here last week, I will post a review asp.  Plus a top set from Coldplay who I saw perform at the SECC a few years back.

AND the classic  'American Pie' from Don MacLean - wishing I was there too... Maybe next year..

HURTS
I've been following HURTS and saw them here in Glasgow last year. Their sound is eighties-influenced Syth Pop with some cool songs. Theo is such a good front man, and I love the way they build up their songs.

NEW artists June 2011

It always excites me the discovery of new emerging talent here. Recently James Vincent McMorrow from Dublin I heard live on Jools Holland just a few weeks ago.   

Young singer songwriter James Blake from London I heard at the Oran Mor Glasgow - he has an awesome voice.  Blake review below.  The first girl rock band that I have taken photos for called Warpaint, (Stag and Dagger review) I enjoyed their ethereal sound.

And - Emeli Sande! from Aberdeen.

I first heard Emeli back in 2007 at her CD launch at the Oran Mor and thought she had  strong voice and presence.  http://www.myspace.com/emelisande

I love her new song 'Heaven'.  She releases her first album this year. Look out for her! 

Plus New folk Artists -  Singers Alistair Ogilvy and Rachel Sermanni and band Rura - I heard all three Scottish artists here at Celtic Connections festival Glasgow. 

   

The INCREDIBLE voice of Emeli Sande singing her single due for release in August 2011.